OSHA Inspection: GM GLENN LLC

Issued

Mar 19, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $3,972

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  Location: a) Worksite at 11 Bennett Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304  a) On or about 9/22/2025, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30 feet from the third floor level of the building to the ground level below while performing work, such as sheetrock installation, by the exposed edge without the use of fall protection. The guardrail system at the exposed edge was disassembled. Personal fall arrest systems and safety net systems were not used as an alternative.

Issued

Mar 19, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $3,972

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(14): Crossbracing on the rear section of stepladders, not designed and provided with steps for climbing on both front and rear sections, was used for climbing:  Location: a) Worksite at 11 Bennett Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304  a) On or about 9/22/2025, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 30 feet from the third floor level of the building to the ground level below while performing work, such as sheetrock installation, by the exposed edge. The employee stood on the crossbracing on the rear section of the stepladder, which was not designed and provided with steps for climbing on the rear section, to install the sheetrock material above his head.